DAVOS - Apple is once again the world’s most valuable brand. Brand Finance, the world’s leading brand valuation consultancy, values Apple’s brand at $574.5 billion for 2025, keeping it ahead of its closest rival, Microsoft, valued at $461 billion. Except for 2023, when Apple briefly trailed Amazon by a margin...

MUSCAT - The number of GCC nationals registered in the pension systems of other member states reached 16.8 thousand by the end of 2023, compared to 4.1 thousand in 2007, reflecting an increase of 311.4 percent over this period, according to data from the GCC Statistical Centre. Similarly, the number...

UAE - based financial experts have highlighted that some women have put off traditional investments due to a lack of understanding or uncertainty. They noted that this becomes more challenging when coupled with understanding investments that are compliant with Islamic, or Shariah, law. Some fintech startups are setting the ground...

Dubai - Mohammed Mahfoudh, an Emirati farmer and entrepreneur, has made remarkable strides toward self-sufficiency, especially during the challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic. Over the past 14 years, the 49-year-old has built a thriving farm in Abu Dhabi, providing his family with a steady supply of fresh produce, meat, poultry,...

Dubai: Bollywood fanatics, you're in for a surprise! The Baadshah of Bollywood, Shah Rukh Khan is set to make an appearance in Dubai, very soon. If you're heading to Global Village this weekend, you can catch the actor at the main stage, the family destination announced on Tuesday. The Pathaan...

Dubai: Cristiano Ronaldo extended his impressive form to score a brace and guide Al Nassr to a 3-1 win over Al Khaleej in the Saudi Pro League on Tuesday. The Portuguese superstar, who has defied age to maintain his scoring touch, has surpassed another record held by his long-time rival,...

Dubai: Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has introduced its Sustainability Framework 2030, a comprehensive plan that outlines future directions, enablers, and supporting initiatives to strengthen Dubai’s global leadership in sustainable development. The framework, which is built on three key pillars—environment, economy, and society—aligns with Dubai’s 2030 vision and aims to...

Sharjah: The Sharjah Ladies Club (SLC) is set to celebrate the 10th anniversary of its annual Sharjah Ladies Run on February 15. The event will be held under the patronage of H.H. Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, wife of the Ruler of Sharjah and Chairperson of SLC. Themed ‘10 Trips Around...

Melbourne: Coco Gauff’s dreams of a first Australian Open title were snuffed out in the quarter-finals by Paula Badosa before Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz face off in a duel for the ages on Tuesday (1.10pm UAE start). An “emotional” Badosa of Spain stunned the world No 3 American 7-5,...